Tucked into the picturesque redwood forests and sloping cliffs of Big Sur, the Ventana Inn & Spa's goal is to provide its guests with a holistic retreat free of stress -- and it does just that. Guests can take on-site yoga classes, go on discovery walks, or simply snooze away in one of hotel's many hammocks. If in need of more, shall we say, hands-on relaxation, the Ventana's extensive spa, which features numerous treatment rooms, two Japanese baths, a sauna, and two pools (one of which is clothing optional), will surely do the trick. And so as we say every week, sit back, relax, and soak in the goodness that is the Ventana Inn & Spa.

Talk about a view: The food isn’t the only thing worth salivating over at the Ventana Inn & Spa’s on-site restaurant.